NHTSA Recall 89V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V040000; Date: Mar. 22, 1989
Buses would not comply with standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Flxible 870; 1984 Flxible 870; 1985 Flxible 870; 1986 Flxible 870; 1987 Flxible 870; 1988 Flxible 870; 1989 Flxible 870; 1983 Flxible Metro; 1984 Flxible Metro; 1985 Flxible Metro; 1986 Flxible Metro; 1987 Flxible Metro; 1988 Flxible Metro; 1989 Flxible Metro
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,758
Recall Summary:
The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by fmvss 217.
How to Fix:
Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
Recall Notes:
System: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217. Vehicle description: metro transit buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 1989
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